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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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